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Nutamine Powder 225gm

Salt Composition: L-GLUTAMINE

₹584.00₹729.66

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Categories: Nephrology

Conditions: Heart Disorder

Product Introduction

Nutamine Powder contains the active ingredient L-glutamine, an amino acid nutritional supplement. It is used to reduce acute complications, including painful episodes (crises) of sickle cell disease, an inherited blood disorder in which red blood cells are abnormally shaped and cannot transport sufficient oxygen to all parts of the body. This medicine is also used to treat nutritional deficiencies in certain diseases. It may assist in building muscle mass, improving exercise performance, improving digestion, and enhancing immune function.

Do not take Nutamine Powder if you are allergic to L-glutamine or any other ingredients in the medicine. Inform your physician if you have liver or kidney problems before starting treatment. This medicine is not recommended in children under 2 years of age. Do not take this medicine if you have end-stage liver or kidney failure where protein intake is restricted.

Glutamine in this medicine helps improve immunity, regulate bowel function, and assist in weight management. The most common side effects are constipation, nausea, headache, abdominal pain, cough, pain in the extremities, back pain, and chest pain.

Nutamine Powder alternatives include Protinex Powder, Ensure Powder, or Beneprotein Powder.

Uses

Nutamine Powder uses are: Reduce acute complications in sickle cell disease Improves immunity, digestion, and muscle mass Treat nutritional deficiencies in certain diseases

How it works

Nutamine powder is a non-essential amino acid, and it is an important neurotransmitter that is required for proper growth function. Sickle cells can uptake this free glutamine and use it to produce antioxidant substances. These antioxidants can help neutralize the oxidative stress in sickle cells. It also helps maintain the barrier between the intestines and the rest of your body and aids with the proper growth of intestinal cells.

How to Use

Your doctor will decide the Nutamine Powder dosage and duration of Nutamine powder based on the disease condition and other factors. Always take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. Empty the entire content from the sachets into a glass of water (100ml). Stir well until the powder dissolves, and consume immediately. Do not swallow the powder without mixing it in water. Do not mix it with milk.

Side Effects

Nutamine Powder side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them. Common Stomach pain Skin rash Diarrhea Constipation Itching

References

  1. Brigitte Kircher et al; The role of L-Alanyl L-Glutamine in the immune response in vitro; Wiener klinische Wochenschrift 2002; [Accessed on June 2023], https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12602115/
  2. MX Bai et al; Effects of Alanyl-glutamine on gut barrier function; Nutrition 1996; [Accessed on June 2023, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8974106/
  3. LA Renon Healthcare Pvt Ltd., [Accessed on June 2023] https://www.larenon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/2.-Glutahenz-DT-Enteral-Nutrition_.pdf
  4. Emmaus Medical, Inc, US Food and Drug Administration, [ Revised on July 2017] [ Accessed on June 2023], https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2017/208587s000lbl.pdf

Safety Advice

Pregnancy: Consult your doctor Nutamine powder can be taken during pregnancy only if your doctor suggests you take it. Inform your physician if you are pregnant, suspecting pregnancy, or planning to get pregnant during the treatment.

Lungs: Consult your doctor It is unknown whether Nutamine powder can be used in patients with lung disorders. Consult your doctor if you have any lung diseases before starting the treatment.

Breastfeeding: Consult your doctor It is unknown whether Nutamine powder is excreted in human milk. Therefore, please consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Disclaimer

The information provided on this page is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication. Self-medication can be harmful. Med For Rare does not endorse self-diagnosis or self-treatment.

Written By: Muskan Patel, M.Pharm

Reviewed By: Dr. Vishwa Patel, MBBS